In our “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, the Department of Agriculture and Industries touches the lives of each Alabamian every day. Commissioner, would you like to share about one of the services the department provides to farmers and home gardeners? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-19-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 19, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 19, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,900 head compared to 11,001 last week and …
Busy Time for Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Staff
Last week was a busy week for the staff at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Their Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, explains what all transpired. Beasley also wants reminds producers that their summer regional meetings/cookouts at various sites across the state starts May 22nd. For more information click here. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, filling in for the Commissioner this week is Meredith Casey from Sweet Grown Alabama. And Meredith, I understand May is National Strawberry Month and you would like to talk about strawberry production in Alabama. Click here to learn more about U-Pick strawberry operations in Alabama. That’s our weekly Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries report. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-12-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 12, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-May 12, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,000 head compared to 13,309 last week and 9,232 …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Awards Over $100K in Scholarships
Each year, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation awards scholarships to students from around the state. And last week, the 2023-2024 recipients received theirs. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they gave out the largest amount ever. Applications for 2024-2025 Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation scholarships will open September 2023. Call the ACA office to learn more at 334-265-1867. Beasley also wants reminds producers about the summer …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, there’s a new program that will help with the start-up and expansion of small and medium sized meat and poultry slaughter and processing plants in Alabama. Commissioner, can you tell us about it? Click here to learn more about the Alabama Meat Processing Program. That’s our weekly Around the …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-05-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 5, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-May 05, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,800 head compared to 17,250 last week and 10,967 …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Preparing for Summer Meetings
Coming later this month, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) will kick off their summer Regional Meetings/Cookouts at various sites across the state. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, said the meetings are for their members to get updates from the state office. Beasley said they are looking forward to getting out and talking with producers across the state. For more information about these summer …
Alabama Sign-Up Deadline for Urban Agriculture Initiative is May 15
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama recently extended the deadline to submit applications for the Urban Agriculture Initiative to Monday, May 15. Alabama is offering financial assistance to assist urban growers in areas such as: Soil Health, Erosion Control, Irrigation and Water Conservation, Weeds and Pests, Pollinator Habitat, and High Tunnels. Five Urbanized Areas within the State are a part of …